AI Article Synopsis
- A study in Denmark identified 10 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86, showcasing its genetic characteristics and presence in low levels through wastewater analysis.
- The World Health Organization classified BA.2.86 as a variant under monitoring on August 17, 2023, due to its numerous mutations in the spike gene.
- There is an ongoing need for global monitoring of COVID-19 and its variants, including BA.2.86, to track their spread and impact.
Article Abstract
We describe 10 cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant BA.2.86 detected in Denmark, including molecular characteristics and results from wastewater surveillance that indicate that the variant is circulating in the country at a low level. This new variant with many spike gene mutations was classified as a variant under monitoring by the World Health Organization on 17 August 2023. Further global monitoring of COVID-19, BA.2.86 and other SARS-CoV-2 variants is highly warranted.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10486197 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.36.2300460 | DOI Listing |
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